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Week ending Sept. 13: 3 inmates sentenced in Kane County to be released from prison

By J. E. Polk | Sep 3, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Kane County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

Geneva seeks volunteers for annual Fox River Clean Up Day on September 20

By E. S. Hanley | Sep 3, 2025

The City of Geneva’s Natural Resources Committee is organizing its annual Fox River Clean Up Day on Saturday, September 20, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Local Government Meetings today in Kane County

By K. F. Palmer | Sep 3, 2025

Kane County Local Government Meetings today.

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Which former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6?

By I. T. Youngblood | Sep 3, 2025

These former Kane County Reporter area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6.

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The 2025 roster list is ready for the Aurora Spartans football team

By D. S. Hunter | Sep 3, 2025

Aurora Spartans list 139 on roster.

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The Aurora Spartans matchups are set for upcoming college football season

By T. I. Fletcher | Sep 3, 2025

Their season starts on Sept. 6 at Spartan Athletic Park.

Kane County residents pay $436,016 in County Sales Tax in July

By K. F. Palmer | Sep 3, 2025

In July, Kane County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Village of Gilberts relaunches bi-monthly E-newsletter for residents

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 3, 2025

The Village of Gilberts has announced the return of its E-newsletter, aiming to keep residents informed about local news, events, and village programs.

Aurora announces Fiestas Patrias festival and parade for September 2025

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 3, 2025

The City of Aurora is preparing for its annual Fiestas Patrias celebration, which will take place over the weekend of September 6 and 7, 2025.

Waste collection in Elgin delayed one day for Labor Day observance

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 3, 2025

Elgin residents are being informed that garbage, recycling, and organics collection will be delayed by one day during the week of September 1 due to Labor Day.

Central Community Unit School District 301 shares school closure and event updates

By K. F. Palmer | Sep 2, 2025

Central Community Unit School District 301 issued announcements regarding Labor Day closures and upcoming school events via Twitter in early September 2025.

Illinois Sen. Don DeWitte highlights education tax credits, senior events & new laws

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois families and educators have access to several tax credits as students return to school this fall.

Illinois DOGE Profile: Food for Greater Elgin Inc.

By K. F. Palmer | Sep 2, 2025

Food for Greater Elgin Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $850,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).